The Chahamanas - Vakhudeva Vasudeva's Imitations

Émetteur Chauhan Dynasty
Année 700-800
Type Standard circulation coin
Valeur 1 Drachm
Devise Drachm (543-1390)
Composition Silver (808 to 666 as per samples observed, variation in silver purity)
Poids 27.32 g
Diamètre 3.66 mm
Épaisseur 1.1 mm
Forme Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Graveur(s)
En circulation jusqu’à
Référence(s) Maheshwari#Fig 75, Maheshwari#Fig 76, Maheshwari#Fig 77
Description de l’avers Portrait of King to right with Brahmi `Sa` above crown in either a full or semi-circle; the crown has wings on either side, imitating Sassanian coins but the usual `Globe` above the crown is replaced with the Brahmi `Sa` the field in front of the portrait is plain various Sassanian style motifs around the portrait, beaded border
Écriture de l’avers Brahmi
Légende de l’avers
Description du revers A Sassanian style Fire Altar with attendants on both sides
Écriture du revers
Légende du revers
Tranche Plain
Atelier
Tirage ND (700-800) - Type 1 with plain field in front of the bust -
ND (700-800) - Type 2 with `va` in front of the bust -
ND (700-800) - Type 3 with `ja` in front of the bust -
ND (700-800) - Type 4 with Trident in front of the bust -
ND (700-800) - Type 5 with Floral pattern in front of the bust -
ND (700-800) - Type 6 imitating Legend in front of the bust -
ID Numisquare 4196961580
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